COURT NEWS
By DEBRA HAIGHT BCR Correspondent Recent court action in Berrien County Trial Court and Cass County Circuit Court includes a prison sentence for a Niles man who violated his probation within weeks of being sentenced […]
Legal News
AUGUST PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS – Rep. Kim LaSata victor over Rep. Dave Pagel
By DEBRA HAIGHT BCR Correspondent It’s on to November after voters cast ballots for party nominations in last week’s August primary election. In addition, area residents voted on a number of proposals, passing most but […]
CHANGES ARE COMING TO THE BERRIEN COUNTY COURTHOUSE LATER THIS YEAR
By DEBRA HAIGHT BCR Correspondent ST. JOSEPH – Changes are coming to the Berrien County Courthouse in St. Joseph this year, not only with the retirement of two longtime judges but also with the appointment […]
GEORGIA MAN LOCATED AND ARRESTED FOR TWO MARCH MURDERS IN BENTON HARBOR
By DEBRA HAIGHT BCR Correspondent This week’s court news includes the arrest of a Georgia man for the March 25 murders of two people in Benton Harbor and sentencings in Berrien County Trial Court and […]
CASS COUNTY TREASURER LINDA PRUETT HAS LOST HER BATTLE WITH CANCER
By DEBRA HAIGHT BCR Correspondent CASSOPOLIS – Another area governmental leader has passed away. Less than two months after the death of Berrien County Register of Deeds Lori Jarvis, Cass County Treasurer Linda Pruett has […]